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Chocolate Banana Muffins

These moist and tender muffins are made by blending ripe bananas into a batter enriched with melting chocolate chips. The muffins bake up golden with pockets of gooey chocolate, creating a cozy breakfast or snack option. Their slightly caramelized banana flavor and chocolatey richness make them irresistibly comforting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed until smooth
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas with a fork until they are smooth and gooey, with a caramel hue.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly before adding it to the mashed bananas along with eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined, creating a smooth batter.
  5. Stir in the brown sugar, then gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin for a tempting finish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the muffins are golden brown, the tops spring back when lightly pressed, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve these muffins warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.